Winter Warm UP Thermal Softshell Cycling Jacket Windproof Waterproof 15-k

Wow, I'm blown away by this jacket. The color is exactly what I wanted...bright and vibrant. I suppose if I had to complain about something, it would be the reflective piping could be placed on more locations on the jacket (i.e., along the length of the sleeve and along the bottom edge of the jacket, all the way around), and maybe have a larger reflective pattern on the back. But that's about it. I walk 10k daily. I have worn the jacket for the last 5 days in mid 30 - 40 degree weather and it has been perfect for that weather environment. The jacket has three layers of protection. The outside layer does a good job of wind resistance. I can't speak to water resistance, as I have yet to try it out in the rain, the middle layer holds my body heat, and the inner layer is a soft fleece that is warm to touch. This jacket is so much better than the old school-style zip up hoodie jacket I was wearing before. The wind protection alone makes it waaaay more comfortable in cooler weather. Several people have approached me and commented on how much they like the Hi-Viz Yellow color of the jacket and where they could get one. If you're interested, ARSUXEO sells this jacket in several different colors and other styles. Each seems attractive and appealing. Remember, this is a bicycling jacket, so it fits snugly. I have a 42" chest size and I ordered a large. Mine is snug without being tight or restrictive. There are two pockets. One on the chest with a zipper, the other is more of a pouch, and it's on the back of the jacket with no way to close/secure it. One other nice feature is the soft elastic cuff inside of the sleeve that keeps the wind out...very nice touch. I recommend this jacket to anyone interested in a lightweight 3-season jacket that's suitable for outdoor athletic use (walking, bicycling, light jogging, dog walking, etc). It has kept me nice and cozy warm every day so far. It's a very nice jacket,

Excellent quality at a great price point! I don't cycle and was looking for a midlayer to wear under my ski parka for those super cold windy days. This is perfect for over my base layer and adds extra warmth without adding too much bulk under my parka that you'd normally get with a thick fleece. It does run a tad small so might want to go up a size.

First, the sizing, which seems to be everyone's concern: I am 5'5", 170lbs (dense, but not fat), and I ordered a size L, which fit me perfectly. The fit is snug but not restricting, and sleeve length is more than adequate. This is to say that YES, the sizes do run small, but doubtlessly you've seen a lot of reviews to this effect already, so this shouldn't be a surprise. I can't say enough good things about the thermal capabilities of this jacket. I bought this to extend my bicycle commutes during the colder months. I use this jacket from mid 30s to mid 50s (less than this I have other ways to commute). I have other casual softshell jackets which I used to wear for cold commutes. However, those didn't keep me warm at the beginning of my commute, and at the end of the commute I'd be sweaty and suffocating. Therefore I decided to invest in this cheap jacket which I thought would be more purpose-specific. I was not disappointed. It is a pleasure to wear this on cold weather commutes. I start out warm, and I never get overheated, even though I keep my heart rate up pretty well. This has allowed me to like my commutes in chilly weather, and that is something this jacket has more than delivered. I won't be able to tested the jacket to much lower temperature this season (it's ending), but look forward to in the coming ones. As stated above, the fit is fine for me, and I never felt restricted while riding. The only downside to this jacket for me has been the one odd back pocket. Not that I expected a pocket to be present on a cheap jacket at all, but to include just one? Oh well, bonus feature I guess. The chest pocket was large enough for my Samsung S7 Edge.

I’ve had this jacket for 4 years and it’s still going strong. I ride once a week with it and wash it after every ride and everything on the jacket is still in tact (sweater zippers often break after many washings) The weight of it is perfect for a warm day or a cold day with an extra layer or two underneath. My iphone fits perfectly in the front pocket and my air pump in the back pocket.

Great riding jacket for very cold days. It looks and fits great, but make sure its really cold outside as you will sweat in mildly cooler temps. I purchased according to my normal sizing, and it fits perfect. Would have been nice if they had added a pocket on the inside of the jacket, or at least hand pockets for when you are off the bike in cold temps, but really not that big of a deal for me; my other bike jacket has no hand pockets either. This is really a nice riding jacket, especially when considering the price compared to name brands. I have a Trek riding jacket for lightly cool days, and it was over $100. This is much warmer and more stylish then the Trek jacket.

A neighbor with whom I cycle / XC ski has this jacket and loves it for aerobic (i.e. sweaty) activities outdoors in northern winters. I've been wearing a similar cycling jacket when we ski, but mine is cut quite short in front for road cycling, and I wanted something with more coverage when standing upright for skiing. So, I decided to try one of these. I actually tried three of them - L, XL, and XXL. I'm 6'2" tall, 198 lbs, 42" chest, and 35" waist. The body of the L fit best - nice and snug without being a sausage casing, and (just) enough length in front. XL could have worked, too, if I wanted a looser fit for general use (e.g. walking). XXL was too big for me. Note also that the necks are relatively large. I have a 16.5" neck, and even the L had sizeable gap. Unfortunately, the sleeves on all three jackets proved too short for me when my arms were extended in cycling or skiing position. I grudgingly returned all of them :( Actually, the sleeves were cut long enough when I was standing with my arms at my sides - the problem is that the colored fabric on these jackets has ZERO stretch. The colored fabric feels soft on the outside, but there's a stiff, crinkly inner layer. My guess is that it's laminated with some sort of plastic interior that provides the water/windproofing at a low cost. The black parts of the jacket are stretchy, but 1) they don't stretch easily, and 2) there's not a lot of the black fabric in the overall construction. So, you're left with some small patches of pretty stiff "stretch" fabric to do the work of letting the jacket conform to your body as you change positions. Again, when reaching for my ski poles or handlebars, the jacket cuffs preferred to hike up to my mid-forearms rather than the black fabric panels stretching to accommodate my reach. For comparison, my existing cycling jacket is made from Gore-Tex Infinium, which is luxuriously soft, supple, and stretchy while remaining windproof. Unfortunately, it's also quadruple the cost of this Arsuxeo jacket. The sleeves of the Infinium jacket are the same length as the XL size of this Arsuxeo one, but they stay comfortably nestled low on my wrists, even with my arms fully extended, because the whole jacket flexes. Overall, this Arsuxeo jacket is nicely made, especially for its low price. I think it would be fine for general use - but I don't think it should be sold as a "cycling" jacket without either much longer or more flexible arms. I'm going to save up for another Infinium jacket to use for skiing. It's going to hurt my wallet, but I know now where those extra dollars go.

Just got it in! I'll update when I have worn it at varying temperatures, including any layering that I used underneath it, since I do a bike work commute 5 days a week. But for now, it has a nice strong feel to it, and the color (orange) is INCREDIBLE. It looks so nice! And it'll make it easier for drivers to see me when biking at night. The biggest thing I like is how the majority of it is windproof and warm. A lot of "winter" cycling jackets have huge areas of the jacket that is not thermal/windproof, mainly the back area. I understand the reasoning for it, so the sweat has a place to go but when you're cycling in truly winter temperatures, meaning single digits and even less with windchill, that huge back panel is going to make you feel so cold, and I'm trying to avoid wearing my big chunky coat since it tends to make me overheat and sweat more than what I should. I would like to just wear windproof thermal jacket (with 2 layers underneath not including the baselayer) with a relatively lite windbreaker jacket over for those single digit commutes and I'm hoping this jacket will be that third layer. I do wish the arm areas had less breathable area but considered the other thermal jersey and jacket are the opposite I'm sure it'll work out. I'm also really glad I ordered a size up. Normally I'm a medium, for one of the cycling brands I'm actually a small, but for this one, ordering a size up is perfect as it allows me to layer underneath. Like I said, I'll update this some more as I try it at varying temperatures! UPDATE: I've now used this in 16 degree temperatures Fahrenheit, not factoring in windchill and it worked wonders! The first time around I wore a thermal baselayer, a jersey, a jacket, this jacket, and my windbreaker. Obviously it was too much and I overheated. (I'm new to winter cycling so I'm learning as I go.) The second time, which was tonight, I wore the thermal baselayer, jersey, this jacket, and the windbreaker and it did great! I probably could have not wore the windbreaker and just stuck with the three layers as this jacket is just incredible. I also get a lot of compliments walking into work with this on and putting it on as I'm leaving. It really is a beautiful looking jacket! Well worth the money. LAST UPDATE: I've worn a thermal baselayer, a thermal jersery, and this jacket in 22F weather and it was ideal. When I got to work, I was barely sweating which is what you want. The neck hole is pretty large but when temperatures reach the teens and singles, I use a decently thick balaclava hood, so it works out. Definitely recommend wearing a scarf or something to make it look less odd and to prevent cold air from seeping in. I really love this jacket.

Jacket is good quality. I wore it this morning in 34 deg. which is the coldest it has gotten so far this autumn. So far so good. Along with a hat and gloves I am not cold. When I got done with a 3 mile power walk I was sweaty. We will se how it handles colder temps in the winter. I got this so I wouldn't have to wear a heavy everyday jacket when I walked and biked that would get sweat soaked. It fits better now. It was a bit snug at first. I mis-sized it. I was heavier when I bought it last winter and lost weight walking during spring and summer. Now that I am down 30 lbs, it fits good. I got the bright yellow which is listed as green, don't know why. I am plenty visible in low light. I walk in the morning before sunrise. Update: I wore this jacket this morning in 25 degrees. Sweatshirt underneath, hat and gloves, I was fine. Was sweaty after the walk.